Compositions with cyclopropenes and non-hydrocarbon oils
A composition is provided that contains one or more molecular encapsulation agents within each of which is encapsulated one or more cyclopropenes and that contains one or more non-hydrocarbon oils. Also provided is a method that includes the step of contacting such compositions to one or more plants or plant parts.
1 . A composition comprising
(a) one or more molecular encapsulation agents within each of which is encapsulated one or more cyclopropenes of the formula
wherein said R is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, or naphthyl group; wherein the substituents, when present, are independently halogen, alkoxy, or substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy; and
(b) one or more non-hydrocarbon oils; and
(c) optionally, one or more adjuvants selected from the group consisting of surfactants, alcohols, and mixtures thereof.
2 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said non-hydrocarbon oil is a fatty acid triglyceride.
3 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said non-hydrocarbon oil is a silicone oil.
4 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more adjuvants comprises at least one alkyl alcohol.
5 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more adjuvants comprises at least one surfactant.
6 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises water.
7 . The composition of claim 1 , wherein said composition further comprises one or more metal-complexing agents.
8 . A method comprising the step of contacting the composition of claim 1 with one or more plants or plant parts.
9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein said contacting is conducted by spraying, dipping, or a combination thereof.
10 . The method of claim 8 , wherein said contacting is conducted by spraying.